The ParkinsonVoice printed newsletter is a valuable publication, yet with the constant increases in printing and postage costs, this newsletter has become one of the Association's most expensive costs. You can help us reduce this cost and allocate more funding to expand programs and services by Going Green! The ParkinsonVoice will be available online, on your iPad, iPhone and Android.

Thriving with Parkinson'sYou are invited to join the Parkinson Association of the Rockies for a free educational event dedicated to empowering those living with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. Participants will learn about community resources which are available to help them thrive with Parkinson's, as well as hear from someone who is thriving with Parkinson's: Ben Petrick, former Colorado Rockies baseball catcher and author.

"When I am making art, I am not focused on my disease or its symptoms such as tremors or dyskinesia. I feel relaxed and peaceful when I am so focused on creating new images." - Kris Krishnan from Art as Therapy for Parkinson's Disease by Harriet Wadeson, PhD, ATR-BC, HLM, LCSW.

Cocktails available for purchase and light appetizers will be provided

Eighty-five percent (85%) of all clinical trials are delayed due to lack of participants!

Every person with Parkinson's disease is longing for scientists to find a cure for this insidious disease. We cannot stand by idly and just wait for researchers to discover a cure. We need to participate in clinical trials to speed up the process and advance another step closer to the cure.

Let's keep clinical trials moving forward! Here are steps you can take today to help:

Enroll in one of the local trials listed on the Parkinson Association website under the Clinical Trials section

Your journey with Parkinson's disease will take you in many unpredictable directions. You may go for long periods of time without needing assistance when suddenly your Parkinson's symptoms become overwhelming.

It may seem like there is nothing more you can do and you have nowhere to turn. The feelings of anger and depression may delay you reaching out and seeking assistance to deal with your Parkinson's issues. Continue Reading

In Your Community

Open House: Movement and Neuroperformance Center

Specialists in Parkinson's, movement and cognitive disorders

2:00 - 4:00pm on Thursday, August 30th, September6th, September 13th

Join Dr. Giroux and Sierra Farris, PA-C of the Movement and Neuroperformance Center at Swedish Hospital for one of their open houses. Meet the experts, learn about their philosophy of care and see what their center has to offer.

Registration is not required. Located adjacent to Swedish Medical Center.